How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE012 - Usage type can only be maintained for given plant

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Usage type can only be maintained for given plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE012 - Usage type can only be maintained for given plant ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE012 indicates that there is an issue with the usage type configuration for a specific plant in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly in the area of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where usage types are defined for different plants.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the usage type you are trying to maintain or modify is not valid for the specified plant. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The usage type may not be configured for the plant in question. Each plant can have specific settings, and if the usage type is not assigned to that plant, the system will throw this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the usage type from being recognized for the plant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not